The Taurus 650 in matte black is a compact, five-shot .357 Magnum snub-nose with a 3-inch barrel (Taurus part no. 2-650131). Its fully shrouded hammer gives a snag-free draw, and the double-action-only trigger gives dependable ignition on magnum primers when the pressure is on. Alloy steel construction with a matte black finish keeps weight at 24.6 ounces unloaded, so it rides comfortably in a pocket or holster. The 650 is a good pick for everyday carry from Taurus, and its cylinder fits speedloaders and holsters made for small-frame five-shot .357 revolvers such as the 605.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum, and Taurus says it also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P for lighter practice loads.
• The barrel measures 3 inches, a balance of sight radius and carry size.
• Capacity is 5 rounds, which fills the cylinder without adding bulk.
• The action is double action only, so every shot is a straight double-action pull with no hammer to cock.
• The fully shrouded hammer keeps the profile smooth so the revolver does not snag on a cover garment when drawn.
• The front sight is a removable serrated blade front sight, which picks up quickly on a draw.
• The rear sight is a fixed rear sight, which stays put without needing adjustment.
• Frame and cylinder are alloy steel for a rugged build that handles hard use.
• The finish is matte black, which keeps glare down.
• Taurus lists a transfer bar as the safety mechanism, an internal design that keeps the hammer from striking unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Taurus 650 shoot .38 Special? Yes. Taurus says the 650 is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P.

Does it have an external hammer to cock? No. It is double action only with a fully shrouded hammer, so every shot is a double-action pull.

Will 605 speedloaders and holsters fit? Taurus states the five-shot cylinder is compatible with existing speedloaders and holsters designed for small-frame, five-shot .357 Magnum revolvers, such as the Taurus 605.

Buy the Taurus 650 Revolver, .357 Magnum, Matte Black, 3-Inch Barrel, 5-Shot

This model gives a snag-free hammer, a short magnum barrel and a compact frame in one carry-size package. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our other revolvers.